Obituaries

Apr 23, 2017

Edward Glade Kelley (69) of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away April 23, 2017. He was born in Pocatello, Idaho on May 1, 1947 to Jesse Rae Kelley and Bertha Kelley.

Edward truly had a love of the outdoors and it showed in his art and occupation. His job as an commercial truck-driver gave him plenty of opportunities...

Apr 23, 2017

Kathy Kay Dickey, 71, of Post Falls, passed away April 23 at Kootenai Medical Center. She was a beloved wife, mother and friend who will be fondly remembered for her love of nature and books, her generous spirit, and infectious laugh. Kathy was born in Denver Colorado to Philip Tangy and Lola Tangy (Holcombe). She was an active and...

Apr 22, 2017

Chester “Chet” Baird, 89, passed away peacefully on the morning of April 17, 2017, in Post Falls, Idaho. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Coeur d’Alene Bible Church. Chet was born on April 26, 1927, in Elk Valley, Tennessee, to parents Aaron Baird and Phoebe Hatmaker Baird. He was one of 11...

Apr 22, 2017

Sally J. Pierce, 89 1928-2017 Sally was born in Coeur d’Alene, lived in Dalton, Coeur d’Alene, Fernan City and Hayden, and then returned to Coeur d’Alene where she passed away April 22, 2017, shortly after her 89th birthday. Because of her long tenure in the area, Sally knew much of its history and she loved to share her knowledge...

Apr 19, 2017

Delbert Earl “Del” Gillam, loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away surrounded in love by family on April 19, 2017, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Peace Lutheran Church, on Meyer Road and Prairie Avenue, with military rites immediately following at Evergreen Cemetery in...

Apr 17, 2017

Bret Allen Bradymire, 57

July 28, 1959 – April 17, 2017

Born and raised in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and he enjoyed the carefree childhood we all had here. He attended Coeur d’Alene schools.

In the ’80s, Bret moved to Texas to be around his sister, Margy, who was usually able to keep him...

Apr 15, 2017

Jeff Meyer – Born February 7th, 1970 to Ken and Nyla Meyer. Jeff grew up on the Rathdrum Prairie. He attended Lakeland School District, participated in Little League and Jr. Tackle in his early years, then went on to junior varsity football and varsity wrestling. He was a wresting State Champion in 1988.

He loved fishing, hunting,...

Apr 14, 2017

Mary Jacqueline “Jackie” Herrick, loving and devoted mother and grandmother, passed away surrounded and held by love on April 14th, 2017 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. Memorial services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday April 22nd, 2017, at St Pius X Catholic Church, with Father Roger LaChance officiating.

Jackie was born on May 24th, 1934, in Yakima,...

Apr 13, 2017

Rosemary Louise Barnes, 78, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, passed away April 13, 2017 at her home. She was born December 26, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to George and Marie Macy. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday, April 17, 2017 at 2:00 pm at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Coeur d'Alene. Rosemary will be laid to rest at St....

Apr 10, 2017

Bernie Welter, 81

Bernie Welter went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2017, with his family by his side. Bernie was born Sept. 22, 1935, in Arlington, N.J. He was the oldest of four brothers.

Bernie is survived by his two sons, Paul (Patty) and Wayne (Jeannie); four grandchildren; one great-grand-child; and brothers...

Apr 10, 2017

On April 10, 2017, our beloved mother, Dorothy Mae Jessick, passed into the care of her heavenly Father. She was surrounded by her children and the loving team of caregivers at the Garden at Orchard Ridge.

Dorothy was born on August 29, 1921 in Grey Eagle, Minnesota the oldest of five children to William H. Call and...

Apr 8, 2017

Alice Lorraine (Opp) Lutz 85, of Coeur d'Alene, ID, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at Hospice of North Idaho. She was born in Isabel, South Dakota, on July 17, 1931 to Fred and Rose (Himmreich) Opp. She lived in and around Isabel most of her life, attended Isabel public school and graduated in 1949.

On...

Apr 7, 2017

Helen A. Walton (Naslund), 100 Helen was born 100 years ago on Feb. 21, 1917, to Philip and Annie Clack in Wisdom, Mont., and passed away on April 7, 2017. She moved from Wisdom to Coeur d’Alene in 1927 at the age of 10 years young with her parents and brother James. She graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School...

Apr 7, 2017

Helen A. Walton (Naslund), 100 Helen was born 100 years ago on Feb. 21, 1917, to Philip and Annie Clack in Wisdom, Mont., and passed away on April 7, 2017. She moved from Wisdom to Coeur d’Alene in 1927 at the age of 10 years young with her parents and brother James. She graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School...

Apr 4, 2017

Delores Mann Agee, resident of Post Falls, died April 4, 2017 after a prolonged battle with breast cancer. Delores was born October 10, 1943 in Boise, Idaho the fourth of five children to Donald and Vivian (Rolland) Mann. She graduated from Weiser High School in Weiser, Idaho. She joined the Army in 1961 and served two years at Fort...

Apr 4, 2017

James Junior Mullen born Sept. 28, 1932, to James Mullen Sr. and Vera Muncy Harman, passed to the other side to be reunited with his parents, 10 sisters and two brothers on April 4, 2017. What a grand reunion they’re having!

Jim was born in Coeur d’Alene and lived on a farm in the Kidd Island area...

Mar 29, 2017

Shirley L. Miller, 86, passed away March 29, 2017, in Coeur d’Alene. She was born Aug. 22, 1930, in Coeur d’Alene to Andrew and Julia Larson. Shirley was the youngest of 11 children, and she was born on her mother’s 45th birthday. She lived her entire life in Coeur d’Alene.

Shirley graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School...

Mar 28, 2017

Sandra Kay (Mason) Olson passed away March 28, 2017, at the age of 75 years. She was born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on Aug. 23, 1941, to Charles and Gladys (Naslund) Mason. Sandi grew up in town and graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School in 1959, after which she attended Kinman Business School in Spokane, Wash.

Sandi...

Mar 28, 2017

Marjorie Jeanette Powers, 91, passed away at her home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on March 28, 2017. Marge was born May 2, 1925 in Superior, Wisconsin to John and Edna Brenner. She has lived in the Coeur d’Alene area for 50+ years.

Marge worked as an Administrative Assistant for GTE Phone Company for 35 years. She was...

Mar 22, 2017

Donald Reed Yager, 85, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, passed away March 22, 2017 in Coeur d’Alene. He was born July 3, 1931 in Post Falls, Idaho to George and Jeanette Yager and he lived in the area his entire life.

Donald was a Foreman at the Potlatch IFI Sawmill for a number of years. He was also...